Last Minute Birthday Parties....(Life Hacks for Moms)

It's Summer! You're juggling the kids being home (and trying to keep them occupied) with a million other things...work...the house...all the things that keep your day hectic.  Then you realize one of the kid's birthdays is .... OMG....next week! What to do???

Time gets away from all of us - especially in the summer when our schedules are often chaotic!  Here's some handy Mom hacks for last minute parties!

1) Think Theme....what's little Johnny really into these days? Check Pinterest for party ideas (I'd put a time limit on this if I were you - can you can spend all day on Pinterest if you aren't careful)

2) Invites - NO time for that!  Use an online service (like Evites) to get the word out FAST! Think the 3 F's...Fun - Fast - and FREE!

3) Food - Think easy...yes..you can order pizzas - or a 6 foot long sub (always a fun thing!) You might need a day or two to order ahead - and Cake! There is nothing wrong with picking up a blank cake! Ask them to write on it "Happy Birthday Johnny".  If you have a theme (let's say Legos is your theme), grab some little Lego dudes to stick on the cake - and VOILA' - instant custom!

4) Don't rule out last minute reservations for party rental companies!  I know that I often will discount things at the last minute if they are not already reserved.  Yes, you might not get your 1st choice, but you MAY, and you may even get it cheaper than if you were prepared!)

5) Dollar Store is my best friend for last minute, cheap decorations! In and out in 10 minutes or less! Plates, napkins, utensils, decorations and balloons - instant party!

Then sit back and breath - you can do this!  Last minute birthday parties can be a snap with a little imagination!  Check out my Pinterest page - you'll find tons of board with different party themes!  I try to include invitation, cake, food, decoration and entertainment ideas for each of the themes.  Then call me at Party Jumpers - (941) 343-0370 - and I'll help you pull this off!